Going to the vet

Originally Posted by TX_Kat

Do you let your vet know that your cats are "former ferals"?

Have you had trouble with a vet not wanting to treat your "tamed" feral cats for routine things?

Would it be better to just say the cats don't like strangers than to mention that they're feral?


Thanks!

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Nope, one of mine is, and I think the vet should have proper history to treat the kitty appropriately

Sayed all this, it is wise to warn the vet: so he can close all the doors and windows around before the examination begins.

If you know how much the cat weights, is also good: if it will be necessary to give him a sedative shot, the vet must know how much.

If your vet is being a jerk and refusing to treat your ferals, "former" or not, it's time to find a new vet. And let the old one know why you're switching.

I don't think it would be responsible NOT to let your vet know - cats can do a lot of damage to a person that isn't expecting problems.

A good vet will know what is best for your cat, and what is needed, if they have ALL the information.

If you have a trap - sometimes the vet would prefer you take the feral in the trap because the Vet will be able to confine the cat enough to give a sedative which will be very helpful to both the vet and the cat.

I have a trap that opens at both ends, and I have a separator (it looks like a huge fork) that can confine the cat into a smaller space inside the trap.

My vet didn't want the trap - but yours may ?? :_

If you don't mind traveling to Fort Worth, I have a great vet up near TCU. Every time we've been there, there have either been no other animals in the office or just one coming or leaving. It's a low-cost clinic, but the vet is great! PM me if you want the info.

Originally Posted by Willowy

If your vet is being a jerk and refusing to treat your ferals, "former" or not, it's time to find a new vet. And let the old one know why you're switching.

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You definitely want a vet you trust and that knows your cat's history - and that is not afraid of your cat.